answered on Jun 1, 2023
You generally do not or can not because as you have stated, you have gifted it to them and put the title/transferred it into their name, this completes the transfer and gift. Your only hope would be some type of civil action with a civil litigation attorney related to some sort of misunderstanding,... Read more »
01/2003 A credit card debt was acquired by Sarasota CCM and they obtained a judgment in in Illinois.
01/2009 I moved to Florida and three years later they registered the judgment in Florida.
09/2000 They garnished a checking account.
No communication from them between... Read more »
answered on May 26, 2023
Three options (other than paying in full): 1. Attempt to settle up, such as by offering X cents on the dollar and/or paying in monthly installments over X number of years; 2. File for bankruptcy if eligible (consult a bankruptcy attorney); 3. Determine if you are judgment-proof and can just let... Read more »
After a couple of hours in the dealership last year, I failed to properly double check the numbers and the dealer changed the prices we agreed to by more than $16,000 in the contract. I trusted that the numbers were correct and I signed the contract. This week I was looking at the paperwork and... Read more »
answered on May 10, 2023
Unfortunately, you signed the contract and it is presumed you read and understood the terms and provisions of the contract. You would only have a case if you could prove you signed the contract under duress or there was fraud involved. While it is a long shot, take the contract to an attorney to... Read more »
I must make a statement that I do not intend to make this house my personal residence. This is an interest only loan for 1 year. When I pay this loan off are the terms still valid?
answered on May 7, 2023
I suspect that the statement they want you to sign is to protect the lender from your later claiming the property as your homestead. If you default and they have to sue you and get a judgment against you, a claim of homestead would make it difficult to levy upon the property in order to collect... Read more »
I moved into a condo in Bradenton from New York. My HOA instructions and unique pin for accessing the payment portal was sent to the wrong address for consecutive months. I had asked 3 times for my management to send the paperwork to my new address. For this reason I was unable to pay my dues at... Read more »
answered on Apr 27, 2023
These are particularly troublesome issues to deal with because Florida law does not favor owners in these situations and owners are not familiar with dealing with the ins and outs of living in a community association, especially if you are just moving to Florida.
The first thing you... Read more »
A case management order automatically dismissed defendants in a civil action for failure to timely serve them with process. The plaintiff ignored the order, served defendants and is now setting the case for trial. Seems the court lost authority over defendants after dismissal. How can a plaintiff... Read more »
answered on Apr 19, 2023
There are several ways this could happen, depending for example whether the case was under the small claims rules or the civil rules. But such a dismissal would normally be without prejudice. Were the "dismissed" defendants served with a summons issued after the dismissal?
In... Read more »
The alarm company we hired to install cameras and security system sent out a tech to do the install, that tech later robbed the pharmacy with a help from another person. That second person was caught and sentenced and police immediately knew it was the alarm company’s tech because upon reviewing... Read more »
answered on Mar 23, 2023
The Fla. Limitations period for negligence suit is 4 years from either the date of incident or from the time the damage was discovered. Either way, the time is probably up for an action based on negligence, such as negligent hiring or negligent retention. I say "probably" because this... Read more »
The lender (Cherry Tech) states the medspa was paid regardless of whether I received services, and all cancellations must be approved by the medspa, who does not reply to any of my emails, texts, voicemails, msgs. I have been sending cancellation notices weekly for the last two months, no responses... Read more »
answered on Mar 21, 2023
This is mostly a matter of the terms of your contracts with the service provider and the lender. Schedule a consultation with a lawyer in your area who handles consumer law or breach of contract cases, so that the lawyer can review the contracts and the entire situation. A contract can be a... Read more »
I purchased a used truck about 1.5 years ago from a dealer. When asked about prior damage if any the dealer told me there was only minor. The car fax report only shows minor as well. While I was under the truck checking the size of the spare tire I noticed there is frame damage on the left rear. I... Read more »
answered on Mar 5, 2023
Regardless of liability or lack thereof, your first step is to get a written repair estimate, then demand that the dealer pay it, and if they balk, say you're planning to take legal action. That may or may not work, but there's no downside to doing it. That said, whether the dealer is... Read more »
Alongside not meeting the person who was supposed to be hired, the money was accepted from me but services were not rendered. No receipts were given at all when asked multiple times for them, only promised to give them as i would tell him 'i need a receipt for this' but then would never... Read more »
answered on Feb 23, 2023
Sounds like you've been scammed, as well as extorted. You should have promptly sought advice when you did not get receipts, but seek help now - schedule a consultation with an attorney. You likely have a potential civil claim for money damages (though you might have a collectibility... Read more »
answered on Feb 19, 2023
So sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately, the measure of damages for the loss of your pet, as provided by law, would likely be only the fair market value of a bulldog of your dog's age at the time of his/her death and any vet bills associated with the incident. So the money that you... Read more »
The Broker assured me the space available (291cf) on the moving truck would fit my (12 furniture items). On the day of the move the Movers stated I did not have enough space and would need to purchase more (600 CF). The broker was asked if I had a sufficient amount of space prior to signing the... Read more »
answered on Feb 13, 2023
The broker's liability mainly depends on the written contract terms. If your dispute is over $700, I suggest you first contact a government agency handling consumer complaints, such as the Fla. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services and/or your county's consumer protection office, if... Read more »
Some of the lawyers are not honest in their assessments. We need truth not opinions. Things need to be corrected and corrected takes honesty. Honesty takes facts if facts are not known then you do not know the answer.
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answered on Feb 10, 2023
Lawyers are, and should be, held to a higher standard than car mechanics. However, sometimes they can only provide general answers and not specific solutions when all the pertinent facts aren't available. Lawyers give opinions all the time, based on the information they have. It may not be an... Read more »
The Treaty of Adams and Onis are not the original Treaty on this land. The Treaty of Middle Plantation is the real Treaty and all of the land sold in America was sold illegally.
answered on Feb 7, 2023
I previously wrote: "The Treaty of Middle Plantation was between several Native American tribes that previously existed in norther Florida in the 17th century and the British Colony of Virginia."
The Native American tribes who signed the treaty actually lived in southern... Read more »
The Treaty of Adams and Onis are not the original Treaty on this land. The Treaty of Middle Plantation is the real Treaty and all of the land sold in America was sold illegally.
answered on Feb 7, 2023
The Adams & Onis Treaty is the operative document for land ceded to the United States by Spain south of 31 degrees N latitude. That is sovereign source for deed searches.
The Treaty of Middle Plantation was between several Native American tribes that previously existed in norther... Read more »
To deliver my fully payd suv with exponation that that was cash deal and try to make me feel out the irs form 8300 I was send them a extract from irs with clearly explanation what was a cash deal and because i paid with my private check it don't feel in category cash deal
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answered on Dec 11, 2022
Under a separate reporting requirement, banks and other financial institutions report cash purchases of cashier's checks, treasurer's checks and/or bank checks, bank drafts, traveler's checks and money orders with a face value of more than $10,000 by filing currency transaction reports.
I hired a company to replace the windows and sliding glass doors in my home with high-impact hurricane glass. My home is in Bradenton, FL.
Agreement was signed in April 2021. The work was started, but is still not fully completed. I have already paid half the agreed upon costs. I... Read more »
answered on Nov 9, 2022
This happens quite often, unfortunately. You can give them a notice for them to act immediately warning them you will hire another company if they do not. If they still do not work to complete the project, you can hire another company and keep all the records. You also have right to ask them to pay... Read more »
I have never been asked to show I.d. To buy a lottery ticket. The legal age to buy one here in Florida is 18. I’m 31 years old. I feel like because I am short statured, 5’0” to be exact, that I was refused the purchase of a lottery ticket. It was very embarrassing. I asked a couple people... Read more »
answered on Nov 7, 2022
No, as far as I know, one cannot sue for discrimination on the basis of "stature", even if you could prove that your being short was the reason for the discrimination. It appears that the reason they asked for proof of identity may have been that you looked like you were under-age. In... Read more »
They offer two payment methods online; pay by credit card or pay with bank account. Both options charge a convenience fee. They do not offer any other way to pay the dues. My understanding is that the convenience fee is only charged as a convenience alternative to a standard method of payment.
answered on Nov 3, 2022
If you mail a check they have to accept it. They cannot legally refuse any form of legal tender. The problem you might face is proving they received the payment. They cannot require only online payment but if they provide for online payment they can charge a convenience fee.
The owner of an auto repair shop I just won a $6000 small claims suit against want me to get a lawyer to arrange the payment. Can she make me do that? Do I have to do that? Do I have to get a lawyer? Do I have to take her to court again?
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answered on Oct 31, 2022
To add to Mr. Baron's response, collections is considered an ancillary lawsuit to the underlying lawsuit. If the party does not pay on the judgment, you will have to return to court to enforce it. Don't forget to record your judgment.
Good luck.
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